EP1083341B1 - Locking clip with a moveable collet - Google Patents
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- EP1083341B1 EP1083341B1 EP00115528A EP00115528A EP1083341B1 EP 1083341 B1 EP1083341 B1 EP 1083341B1 EP 00115528 A EP00115528 A EP 00115528A EP 00115528 A EP00115528 A EP 00115528A EP 1083341 B1 EP1083341 B1 EP 1083341B1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
- F16B37/00—Nuts or like thread-engaging members
- F16B37/08—Quickly-detachable or mountable nuts, e.g. consisting of two or more parts; Nuts movable along the bolt after tilting the nut
- F16B37/0807—Nuts engaged from the end of the bolt, e.g. axially slidable nuts
- F16B37/0842—Nuts engaged from the end of the bolt, e.g. axially slidable nuts fastened to the threaded bolt with snap-on-action, e.g. push-on nuts for stud bolts
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Description
- This invention pertains to a clip including a plurality of internally threaded legs according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a clip is known from US-A-4 830 560.
- In the prior art, it is known to design a clip, such as a pipe clip, rod end clip or a similar clip. These prior art clips frequently require a rotational or screwing movement to engage the internal threads of the clip to an externally threaded structural member such as a threaded stud or bolt-like structure. This requires, a relatively lengthy installation procedure including rotational movement which can ultimately be very costly in assembly-line production, such as automotive manufacturing. Similarly, many prior art clips comprise a plurality individual parts. This adds to the complexity to the manufacturing, packaging, shipping and installation of the clips.
- Some examples of clips in the prior art include U.S. Patent No. 5,460,342 entitled "Retainer Element, Specifically for Motor Vehicle Bodies" issued on October 24, 1995 to Dore et al.; U.S. Patent No. 5,271,587 entitled "Clip for Pipes and Cables" issued on December 21, 1993 to Schäty et al.; U.S. Patent No. 4, 541, 602 entitled "Pipe Clip" issued on September 17, 1985 to Potzas et al.; and U.S. Patent No. 4,518,297 entitled "Molded Plastic Socket with Easy-On Hard-Off Stud Engager" issued on May 21, 1985 to Kraus.
- It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a clip, such as a pipe clip, a rod end clip or a similar clip, which can be installed with a minimum of rotational movements, particular when engaging an externally threaded structural element such as a stud or bolt-like-structure.
- It is therefore a further object of this invention to provide a clip, such as a pipe clip, a rod end clip or a similar clip, which can be easily installed and is well-adapted for assembly line installation.
- It is therefore a still further object of this invention to provide a clip, such as a pipe clip, a rod end clip or a similar clip, which can be manufactured, packaged, shipped and installed as a single piece.
- It is therefore a still further object of this invention to provide a clip, such as a pipe clip, a rod end clip or a similar clip, which can be economically manufactured.
- These and other objects are attained by the characterizing features of claim 1. Preferably, the collet is molded integrally with the base in the manufacturing process. The collet is the pre-driven to a position that limits the deflection of the threaded legs when the clip is installed on the stud. Matching tapers on the outside of the legs and the inside of the collet allow this limited deflection. Tabs and protrusions hold the collet in the desired position. The threaded legs are flexible and are designed to partially surround the stud. Upon installation, the internal taper of the legs center the clip on the stud. The limited travel of the legs provides audible and tactile feedback to the installer and ensures proper mating of the threaded stud to the threaded legs. Once the clip is fully against the panel, the installer drives the collet to a fully installed position. The matching tapers substantially contact each other thereby preventing a further deflection of the legs, locking the clip to the stud. Tabs retain the collet in a fully driven or installed position. For serviceability, the collet can be pried back up with a screwdriver freeing the clip for a straight pull removal. The clip can also be unscrewed in a conventional way.
- Further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and claims, and from the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- Figure 1 is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the as-manufactured or as-molded position.
- Figure 2 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the as-manufactured or as-molded position.
- Figure 3 is a bottom plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4a is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 4b is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 4c is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the fully driven or installed position.
- Figure 4d is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the stud retainer embodiment of the present invention, shown in the fully driven or installed position.
- Figure 5 is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the pipe clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 6 is a top plan view, partially in phantom, of the pipe clip embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the pipe clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 8 is a perspective view of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 9 is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown, in the as-manufactured or as-molded position.
- Figure 10 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the as-manufactured or as-molded position.
- Figure 11 is a front plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 12 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 13 is a front-plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the fully driven or installed position.
- Figure 14 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the locking clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the fully driven or installed position.
- Figure 15 is a side plan view, partially in phantom, of the rod end clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 16 is a top plan view, partially in phantom, of the rod end clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the pre-driven position.
- Figure 17 is an end plan view, partially in phantom, of the rod end clip of the present invention.
- Figure 18 is a side plan view of the rod end clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the installed position.
- Figure 19 is a side plan view of the rod end clip embodiment of the present invention, shown in the as-manufactured or as-molded position.
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- Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals refer to like elements throughout the several views, one sees that Figure 1 is a front plan view, partially in phantom of the
stud retainer embodiment 10 of the present invention. Generallyplanar base 12 is formed withaperture 14 passing through a center thereof (also see Figure 3). Alternately opposed internally threadedlegs base 12 and form 90° of the internal circumference ofaperture 14, with 90° separating alternately opposed internally threadedlegs legs legs legs sidewalls base 12 and supportplanar top 27. Firstdetent notch 25 is formed immediately downwardly adjacent fromplanar top 27. Seconddetent notch 29 is formed withcross-member 31 spans externalopposed sidewalls tapered wall 24 but belowplanar top 27. - Alternately opposed internally threaded
legs tapered walls toroidal channel 28 is formed between externallytapered walls legs sidewalls - Plunger 30 includes
head 32 andshaft 34.Collet 36 is formed at the bottom ofshaft 34 and is initially molded as adjoiningplanar top 27. The connection betweencollet 36 and planar top 27 is subsequently broken in order to reach the pre-driven or fully driven position.Shaft 34 further is formed fromhorizontal elements pre-drive positioning tabs collet 36 andhorizontal element 38, respectively. Internal inclinedwall 46 is formed withinshaft 34 by the internal inclined surfaces of 48, 50, 52 ofcollet 36 andhorizontal elements wall 46, as formed by internalinclined surfaces 48, 50, 52, has an angle of inclination complementary to that of externally taperedwalls Cylindrical portion 54 is formed immediately belowhead 32 as part ofshaft 34 and includes radially extendingalignment element 56 and fulldrive retention tab 58. - In the pre-driven position shown in Figures 4a and 4b, outwardly extending
pre-drive positioning tabs second detent notch 29 andfirst detent notch 25, respectively. After the pre-driven position is achieved and the stud (not shown) is engaged between alternately opposed internally threadedlegs plunger 30 downwardly to the fully driven position shown in Figures 4c and 4d so that fulldrive retention tab 58 engagesfirst detent notch 25 andhorizontal element 40 engagessecond detent notch 29. Most importantly,collet 36 extends through downwardly tapered partiallytoroidal channel 28 and internalinclined wall 46 engages externally taperedwalls legs legs - Figures 5, 6 and 7 disclose a
pipe clip embodiment 60 of the present invention.Pipe clip embodiment 60 includes all of the elements of thestud retainer embodiment 10 and further includes pipeclip retaining elements - Figure 8-14 disclose a
locking clip embodiment 70 of the present invention. Lockingclip embodiment 70 is similar tostud retainer embodiment 10. However,plunger 30 includescylindrical wall 72 withcollet retention tabs Collet retention tabs collet retention tabs Collet retention tabs edge 78 formed underneath planar top 27 in the pre-driven position shown in Figures 11 and 12 andabut base 12 in the fully driven position shown in Figures 13 and 14. - Full
drive retention tab 80 is formed at a relatively upward portion ofplunger 30 andpre-drive positioning tabs plunger 30. As can be seen from Figure 12, in the pre-driven position,pre-drive positioning tab 82 abuts planar top 27 whilepre-drive positioning tab 84 engagesdetent notch 86 formed within planar top 27. As can be seen from Figure 14, in the fully driven position, fulldrive retention tab 80 engagesdetent notch 86. - Figure 15-19 disclose the rod
end clip embodiment 90 of the present invention. Alternately opposed internally threadedlegs end 92 ofcylindrical support 94 and shares a common longitudinal axis therewith.Cylindrical support 94 likewise integral with generallycubic body 96 which, in turn, is integral withpanel clip 98.Panel clip 98 is oriented at a right angle with respect tocylindrical support 94 andlegs Panel clip 98 is generally cylindrical for being inserted through an aperture of a panel (not shown), and further includes radially extendingwings gap 104 formed betweenwings cubic body 96. Fulldrive retention wings legs Pre-drive positioning tabs cylindrical support 94. -
Collet 36 is formed as anarrowed neck 114 of externally slidingplunger 116. Slidingplunger 116 further includesenlarged portion 118.Narrowed neck 114 is initially molded at the ends oflegs neck 114 andlegs neck 114 is drivenpast legs cylindrical support 94 in the position shown in Figures 15 and 16 and is held in this position bycylindrical body 96 on one end andpre-drive positioning tabs plunger 116 is withdrawn away fromcubic body 96 so that narrowedneck 114 is positioned between fulldrive retention wings pre-drive positioning tabs engaging legs legs legs - In order to install any of the
embodiments legs legs collet 36 to the fully driven position thereby limiting the deflection oflegs legs pipe clip 60 or to a panel such as withrod end clip 90, may be done before or after the locking oflegs - Thus the several aforementioned objects and advantages are most effectively attained. Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been disclosed and described in detail herein, it should be understood that this invention is in no sense limited thereby and its scope is to be determined by that of the appended claims.
Claims (9)
- A clip including:a base (12; 94) havinga plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18) forming an aperture therebetween;a collet (36; 72) which is movable to a fully driven position, wherein said collet (36; 72) encircles and engages said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18) in said fully driven position, thereby inhibiting flexure of said plurality of internally threaded legs,
said collet is driveable into a pre-driven position, the base (12; 94) and the collet (36; 72) have positioning tabs (42, 44; 82, 84; 110, 112), detent notches (25, 29; 86; 96) and/or retention tabs (74, 76) engaging each other in a pre-driven position and holding the collet (36; 72) in the pre-driven position, and that said collet (36; 72) is movable from said pre-driven position to said fully driven position, wherein said collet (36; 72) is substantially free of engagement with said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18) in said pre-driven position thereby allowing flexure of said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18). - The clip of claim 1 wherein said aperture opens through said base (12; 94), said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18) being formed on an interior surface of said base.
- The clip of claim 2 wherein sidewalls (20, 22) rise from said base (12) and an upper surface (27) with an opening through which said collet (36) passes.
- The clip of at least one of the preceding claims further including a plunger (30; 116) affixed to said collet (36; 72).
- The clip of claim 4 further including protrusions (42, 44, 58, 40; 82, 84, 80; 106, 108, 110, 112) outwardly extending from said plunger (30; 116) for engaging detent notches (25, 29; 27, 86; 114) in said pre-driven position and in said fully driven position.
- The clip of at least one of claims 3 to 5 wherein said collet (36; 72) is initially molded integral with said upper surface (27) and thereafter disattached therefrom.
- The clip of at least one of claims 3 to 6 further including pipe clip elements (62, 64) extending from said sidewalls (20, 22).
- The clip of at least one of the claims 4 to 7 wherein said plunger (30; 116) is of a hollow cylindrical shape for surrounding said plurality of internally threaded walls (16, 18) in said fully driven position.
- The clip of at least one of the preceding claims wherein said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18) are formed on a cylindrical support (94) of a first diameter and further including a plunger (116) with a first portion (114) of a first internal diameter equal to said first diameter and a second portion (118) of a second internal diameter, said second internal diameter being greater than said first internal diameter; said collet (36) being formed on said first portion of said first internal diameter, and wherein, in said pre-driven position, said collet (36) engages said cylindrical support (94) and said second diameter is radially outward from said plurality of internally threaded legs (16, 18).
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